In this video listen to Judges 5 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer.

In Judges 5 Deborah sings a song which makes a number of points and further elaborate how the victory in chapter 4 came about. Firstly, The people who fought offered themselves willingly - there was no compulsion. And not all of the tribes responded in this fight. It is like this sometimes in the kingdom of Heaven - not all are willing, but those who are are rewarded.

Verse 15 suggests that in the tribe of Reuben there was remorse that they did not participate. Verse 17 tells us that Dan and Asher didn’t participate. Verse 18 tells us that Zebulun and Naphtali risked their lives. Such are the contrasts even in the body of Christ today when it comes to fighting for the Lord.

Some are willing to risk their lives, and others like Dan, happ ...